British holiday makers are not convinced that Spain will remain on amber
British holiday makers are not convinced that Spain will remain on amber.
At Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
Over two million passengers in July.
July airport passengers 42% lower than 2019
The forecast for the whole year is for around 50% of the number of passengers in 2019.
Passengers arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
Flights nearing 2019 levels.
Palma flights 90% of 2019 number
On Saturday, Palma had the highest number of flights for any Spanish airport this year.
Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
Airport activity not quite back at pre-Covid levels, but not far off.
Airport busy, but tourist businesses are worried
Coach operators pointing to turnover being 70% below 2019 levels.
Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
Airline algorithms have pushed prices up.
Controls at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport in Mallorca
Controls at Son Sant Joan.
Five-star Covid safety rating for Palma Airport
Skytrax auditors have awarded five stars to six Spanish airports.
Tourists at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport
Reactivation of tourism has brought about the increase.
1,000% increase in Palma Airport passengers in June
A big leap compared with June 2020, but not with June 2019.
Digital COVID Certificate is launched in Palma
July 1 - the official launch date for the certificate.
It may take longer to get through the airport but that is because of strict controls.
It may take longer to get through the airport but that is because of strict controls.
Queues for controls at Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca
The hoteliers want reinforcement at the airport in order to prevent delays.
Covid controls at Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport
Covid controls at the airport.
Queuing at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport
Queues at the airport.
Airport
Airport.
Plane at Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport
UK travel rules are hampering Mallorca's tourism.
Majorca tourism
Viewpoint: Mallorca is safe
It may take longer to get through the airport but that is because of strict controls.
Humphrey Carter17/07/2021 09:52